State Park · Indiana, United States
O'Bannon Woods State Park
O'Bannon Woods State Park is a state park in Indiana, United States, covering 2,000 acres (809 ha), established in 2004.
State Park · Indiana, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Harrison, Indiana, United States |
| Area | 2,000 acres (809 ha) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Coordinates | 38.2281° N, 86.2961° W |
| Managed by | Indiana state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About O'Bannon Woods State Park
O'Bannon Woods State Park is a 2,000-acre (8 km2) state park in the state of Indiana, 32 miles (51 km) west of Louisville, Kentucky. O'Bannon Woods was originally known as the Wyandotte Woods State Recreation Area, which was part of the Harrison-Crawford State Forest. Its main attraction is Wyandotte Caves, which contain over nine miles of caverns and one of the world's largest underground "mountains". The Blue River runs through the park. Indiana DNR lists it as one of their "Seven Hidden Jewels".
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 32 miles west of Louisville |
Airports near this park
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- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 30.7 miles away
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) · Indianapolis, United States · 102.9 miles away
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 104.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Indiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is O'Bannon Woods State Park?
O'Bannon Woods State Park is in Indiana, United States (38.2281° N, 86.2961° W).
When was O'Bannon Woods State Park established?
O'Bannon Woods State Park was established in 2004, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is O'Bannon Woods State Park?
O'Bannon Woods State Park covers 2,000 acres (809 ha).
How do I get to O'Bannon Woods State Park?
The nearest town is Louisville, Kentucky. about 32 miles west of Louisville.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indiana_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Indiana state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O'Bannon_Woods_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).